Denver Rental License Inspections
“Healthy Residential Rentals for All”
Denver’s newly passed Residential Rental License Policy has passed city council. While this is a big change for the city, it joins over 60% of the country by having some type of rental licensing program.
The main goal of the program is to ensure that renters are living in safe and healthy homes in an environment where rental rates have substantially outpaced incomes.
We plan to be at the forefront of providing the required rental license inspection. Our company has been providing rental license inspections in the city of Boulder for the last 10+ years, which gives us the experience needed to offer an efficient and scalable Denver Rental License Inspection service.
At Scott Rental Inspections, a division of Scott Home Services, LLC, we are offering inspections now and have 4 certified inspectors! Call or schedule today.
TIMELINE:
Phase 1: Jan 1, 2022
Early & voluntary licensing starts. 50% reduced license fees with the city. Any rental can get a rental license in this period.
Phase 2: Jan 1, 2023
Licenses required for anyone who offers, provides, or operates a rental property of 2 or more units on a parcel. Any multi-family home.
Phase 3: Jan 1, 2024
Licensing required on all single family homes that are offered as rentals. Any building that has a single rental unit on a parcel is included.

New Requirements
Although the licensing and application doesn’t start until March, you can still prepare.
- Ensure you are giving all your new residents a copy of the new “Denver Tenant Rights and Resources” document for every new lease starting January 1st, 2022
- Sign up for our newsletter above.
- Get an inspection early to avid any rush and take advantage of the city discount.
- Familiarize yourself with the inspection guidebook.
How To Pass A Denver Rental License Inspection
Denver Rental License requirements have a list of minimum housing standards that a unit must maintain in order to pass the inspection. While most of the items on this list are pretty standard, there are a few small details that may trip you up. We wrote an article on how to pass your inspection. Read more below.
How Can I Learn More?
More information can be found about the program on the cities website. You can also see the full proposal here. Click the button below to be redirected. We will also be sending out lots of information to our mailing list. Subscribe above!